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While Chromebook deals grew in popularity because they’re generally cheaper alternatives to Windows-based laptop deals, Chromebooks have further developed over the years to provide a convenient and functional experience despite their lower prices. Most Chromebooks maintain affordability by going with low-end components, while still promising smooth performance because their operating system, Google’s Chrome OS, mostly uses web-based apps instead of installed software, resulting in low overhead and quick startups. There are several brands that make Chromebooks, and we’ve rounded up our favorite offers below to give you a jumpstart on deciding what Chromebook to buy. HP Chromebook 14a — $169, was…

A 34-year-old Filipina expat is relieved after a team of specialist doctors successfully performed a 14-hour-long complex surgery to remove a large tumour and reconstruct her entire jaw using 3D printing technology. “God has given me another day to live,” said a beaming Elreen Ma Lei Ambrocio as the innovative surgical procedure put an end to a long period of severe pain. The Dubai resident works as a facility management coordinator and is a mother of two young children. She had been experiencing swelling in her lower gum since the early stages of her pregnancy. However, radiological investigations were postponed…

India’s longest bridge, the 22-km (14-mile) Atal Setu linking central Mumbai with a fast-growing commercial hub across the Arabian Sea, will open on Friday in a ceremony by Prime Minister Narenda Modi as a centrepiece of his government’s infrastructure drive. Modi’s five-year, $1 trillion infrastructure push across the country, a key part of his pitch for a third term ahead of this year’s general election, aims both to boost jobs and to keep up with China and other modernising economies. It also reflects a stronger public financing position for the world’s fastest-growing major economy, which is paring its fiscal deficit…

The Asian Cup begins on Friday with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favourites and Son Heung-min’s South Korea vowing to win the title for the first time in 64 years. The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for regional glory over the next four weeks, culminating in the final at the 88,000-capacity Lusail Stadium on February 10. It will take something special to beat the last big game at Lusail — the World Cup final 13 months ago when an Argentina side inspired by Lionel Messi defeated France on penalties. The 18th edition of the Asian Cup…

Forbes Middle East’s Under 30 Summit Set To Shine In El Gouna, Egypt Over 1,500 people are set to gather in El Gouna for the Under 30 Summit 2024. Emirati entrepreneur and interviewer Anas Bukhash will chair the summit. The second edition of the Under 30 Summit El Gouna will be held from January11-13, 2024. UAE, January 10, 2024:More than 1,500people have already signed up to attend Forbes Middle East’s second annual Under 30 Summitin El Gouna,the fully integrated and sustainable town by Orascom Development by the Red Sea, from January 11-13, 2024. This exciting event will bring together the…

Alienware 27 QD-OLED MSRP $900.00 “Alienware’s 27 QD-OLED is unmatched.” Pros Exceptional image quality Speedy 360Hz refresh rate Much-improved color accuracy Great cable management solution Unmatched OLED warranty Cons Bezels are a bit thick Smart HDR requires a bit of tweaking Alienware painted itself into a corner. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED has been the best gaming monitor you can buy for nearly two years, even amid a sea of competition. The new Alienware 27 QD-OLED begs the question: How do you top yourself? Thankfully, the new 27-inch display comes with answers to that question. Second-gen QD-OLED tech provides a big…

We have all been waiting for this since the start of winter: temperatures in the UAE have finally dropped to single digits. Residents in several areas have been getting a taste of chilly climes for the past couple of days, waking up to single-digit temperatures as recorded by the National Centre of Meteorology. On January 10, the coldest day of the year was officially recorded, with temperatures dropping to 5.3°C in Raknah (Al Ain) at 7.30am. This marks the lowest temperature recorded by the NCM so far this year. On Thursday, the temperature in the area was 5.8°C. Raknah has…

An oil tanker caught up in a dispute last year between the United States and Iran was boarded by armed individuals off the coast of Oman on Thursday and appeared to have changed course towards Iran, according to UK maritime sources. The Marshall Islands-flagged tanker St Nikolas was boarded by armed intruders as it sailed close to the Omani city of Sohar, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey, and its AIS tracking system was turned off as it headed in the direction of the Iranian port of Bandar-e-Jask. In 2023 the St Nikolas was seized by the United States…

The world added 50 per cent more renewable energy capacity in 2023 over the year before, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday, predicting booming growth in the next five years. The United Nations-led COP28 summit concluded in Dubai last month with nearly 200 nations agreeing to a first-ever call for the world to transition away from fossil fuels. “The amount of renewable energy capacity added to energy systems around the world grew by 50 per cent in 2023, reaching almost 510 gigawatts, with solar PV accounting for three-quarters of additions worldwide,” the energy watchdog said in a statement. It…

Seven renowned Emirati artists will be featuring their remarkable installations during the 10-day inaugural Dhai Dubai Light Art Festival at the iconic Al Wasl Plaza in Expo City Dubai. Each artist will be presenting their own unique stories embodying the spirit of Dubai through a fusion of tradition and contemporary artistry. Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, revealed the lineup of artists for the inaugural edition of the event, which will illuminate Dubai for 10 nights from January 26 to February 4. Curators Amna Abulhoul, Expo City Dubai Executive Creative Director, and…